Laser cutting is often a first step when producing sheet metal parts. It provides precise cuts and the right shape directly from the drawing. But in many cases, the part is not finished there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on how the component is to be used, it moves on in production. It is only when several steps are combined that you get a finished part that can be used in practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It all starts with a drawing, usually in CAD format. From this, the part is cut out by laser in the right material and thickness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result is a flat part with precise dimensions. For some simple components this may be sufficient, but in many cases more steps are needed before the part is ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After laser cutting<\/a> many details need to be moulded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This can involve bending the sheet metal in a press brake or moulding it in a press, depending on the shape of the part. Here you go from a flat part to a component with angles or specific shapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The method used depends on the design of the part, tolerances and the number of parts to be produced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If a component is made up of several parts, they need to be assembled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is done by welding, either manually or with robotic welding<\/a> depending on requirements and volume. For welding to work well, the parts need to fit together correctly from the start, making laser cutting important at this stage too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The wrong fit can otherwise lead to more rework or adjustments in production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once all the parts are machined and joined together, assembly remains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This may involve assembling several components into a larger unit or preparing parts for direct use in the next stage at the customer's premises. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWelding - when joining several parts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Assembly - the last step before the finished component <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Laser cutting is part of the whole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n